Another limp mode question

WickedB · 05-24-2012, 08:04 PM

So I got the half engine limp mode light again today (2nd time in a few months..). Happened doing a WOT run on the freeway. Is there a code stored when this happens and if so what can read it besides the dealer? Anything?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-24-2012, 08:07 PM

You need the bavarianTechnic Tool, BMS Canbus tool, or a tune that can read codes. Cobb AP, BMS Jb4, Vishnu PROcede. The code should be stored.

Sometimes a local auto parts store has a code reader but universal code readers cant access all codes. BMW sometimes stores shadow codes.

E90Company · 05-24-2012, 08:07 PM

Yes, there will be a code. You can read it with any of the three major tunes (if you have one) or with a BT tool

WickedB · 05-24-2012, 08:15 PM

Cool. Thanks,

How much does the BT tool cost? I just bought the JB2 (N54 Stage 1), which is cool, but my friends were right... lol, I should have got at least the Stage 2... Cuz I'm addicted now....lol

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WickedB Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0)	Another limp mode question So I got the half engine limp mode light again today (2nd time in a few months..). Happened doing a WOT run on the freeway. Is there a code stored when this happens and if so what can read it besides the dealer? Anything?
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3472 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	You need the bavarianTechnic Tool, BMS Canbus tool, or a tune that can read codes. Cobb AP, BMS Jb4, Vishnu PROcede. The code should be stored. Sometimes a local auto parts store has a code reader but universal code readers cant access all codes. BMW sometimes stores shadow codes.
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E90Company Major General 198 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Yes, there will be a code. You can read it with any of the three major tunes (if you have one) or with a BT tool
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WickedB Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Detroit, MI iTrader: (0)	Cool. Thanks, How much does the BT tool cost? I just bought the JB2 (N54 Stage 1), which is cool, but my friends were right... lol, I should have got at least the Stage 2... Cuz I'm addicted now....lol
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